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Abuja in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Abuja in July and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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July

Weather in Abuja in July 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
July could be a good time to visit Abuja, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +82°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in July. However, expect about 27 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 253 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+68°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
253 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
27 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Abuja has OK weather in July.

Average temperature in Abuja in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Abuja for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in July is +86°F with a maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +70°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +86°F.

Is Abuja warm or cold in July?

Abuja is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +84°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +72°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

July is one of the coolest months in Abuja, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Abuja in July

Abuja weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+84°F+82°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+68°F+68°F+64°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+90°F+91°F
Rainfall
196 mm253 mm315 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
84%86%87%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
100
Rainy days
252728
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as ok as in June. It’s getting colder in July. From +84°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +82°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 196 mm to 253 mm. Humidity rises from 84% to 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Abuja in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Abuja is gradually increasing during July, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Abuja based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in July is about 273 mm, with a 84% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 87 mm, which is considered heavy rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
July is one of the rainiest months in Abuja, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Abuja wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 315 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Abuja?

This is the weather in Abuja in July 2023:
1 July
🌧️
+87°F
2 July
☁️
+85°F
3 July
☁️
+88°F
4 July
☁️
+82°F
5 July
☁️
+85°F
6 July
☀️
+83°F
7 July
☀️
+86°F
8 July
☁️
+83°F
9 July
🌧️
+83°F
10 July
☀️
+86°F
11 July
🌧️
+87°F
12 July
🌧️
+84°F
13 July
🌧️
+86°F
14 July
🌧️
+85°F
15 July
🌧️
+89°F
16 July
☁️
+85°F
17 July
☀️
+89°F
18 July
🌧️
+86°F
19 July
🌧️
+86°F
20 July
🌧️
+86°F
21 July
☀️
+83°F
22 July
🌧️
+85°F
23 July
🌧️
+84°F
24 July
🌧️
+81°F
25 July
☁️
+84°F
26 July
☁️
+86°F
27 July
☁️
+86°F
28 July
🌧️
+85°F
29 July
🌧️
+86°F
30 July
🌧️
+86°F
31 July
🌧️
+86°F
In July 2023 Abuja had 5 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 65%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Abuja climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Abuja in July has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+87°F) and the highest in 2021 (+90°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 1002 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1812 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Abuja in July:

Is July a good time to visit Abuja?

It’s always a good time to visit Abuja, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Abuja in July?

July is warm in Abuja. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Abuja rainy in July?

Abuja is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Abuja in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Abuja in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Nigeria

Check out the weather for other cities in Nigeria.

Monthly weather in Abuja

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Abuja, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.